Some of our favorite stylemakers share the ways they love to use this color (or lack thereof) in the spaces they create.

David Stark | White Flowers

David Stark | White Flowers

"Pure white blooms on a dining table are always the straight line to chic for me," says New York City event producer David Stark. Repeating the same arrangement—a few stems of one flower type (white mandevillas in this case) with a couple blades of beach grass—in simple glass vases demonstrate sophisticated simplicity with lots of impact.

Eddie Ross | White Dishes

Eddie Ross | White Dishes

Eddie Ross canvasses flea markets, thrift shops, and antique stores dozens of times a year. At the top of his wish list during each trip: white China, porcelain and ironstone. "White serving pieces and dinnerware create a no-fail collection in any kitchen, hutch or bookshelf," the style expert and magazine editor says. Too much stuff can look cluttered and messy, but lots of functional pieces in an all-white scheme appear edited and cohesive. Ross loves the juxtaposition of new and old. "If everything's white, it's easy to mix a modern pitcher from Crate and Barrel with a beautiful vintage ironstone platter."